Finance Analyst

EPS Malaysia; Penang; On-site; MYR 112,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

EPS Malaysia in Penang seeks a Senior FP&A Analyst to support revenue and margin analytics, budgeting, and strategic analyses. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive accurate forecasts and meaningful leadership commentary.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in FP&A, strong Excel/Oracle/PowerPoint skills, and Malaysia-based experience. The role focuses on process improvement and value-added insights across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field; MBA/CPA preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in financial planning and analysis or related finance role.
• Strong understanding of financial principles and standards.
• Experience with Oracle, Business Objects and PowerPoint; Adaptive Insights preferred.
• Advanced Excel; dynamic analyses using lookups, SUMIF, nested IF and PivotTables.
• Fluent English with strong communication and cross-functional teamwork.
• Malaysia-based finance/SSO/manufacturing/tech experience preferred.
• Experience collaborating with global or regional teams across time zones.
• Independent, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support revenue and margin analytics, including data-intensive projects.
• Assist corporate reporting and flux commentary for auditors.
• Support month-end close activities and accrual management.
• Contribute to worldwide budgeting, quarterly and rolling forecasts.
• Analyze spending drivers and forecast expenses with insights.
• Update actuals vs. budget and guide forecast adjustments.
• Identify process improvements to create efficiencies.
• Provide strategic ad hoc analyses for leadership.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Excel mastery

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Proactive

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

Oracle

Business Objects

PowerPoint

Adaptive Insights

Job description

Revenue and Margin Analytics

Support revenue and margin model reviews, ad hoc business analysis, and data-intensive projects, including data warehouse testing and validation.

Corporate Reporting

Support the consolidation of commentary across functions for operating expenditures and reporting packages. Maintain the corporate FP&A calendar, ensure timely communication with the broader FP&A team, and maintain flux commentaries for auditors.

Month-End Close

Support month-end close activities by reviewing spending, managing accruals, and conducting revenue and margin analyses.

Forecasting and Budgeting

Assist with and actively participate in the worldwide budget, quarterly forecast, and rolling forecast processes.

Expense Management

Support and analyze spending drivers to help accurately forecast expenses, identify trends, and provide actionable insights.

Variance Analysis

Update and analyze actual results versus budget monthly, using insights to support and guide the forecast process.

Process Improvement

Identify and implement opportunities to improve processes, create efficiencies, and enable deeper value-added analysis.

Strategic Support

Support complex ad hoc analyses and special projects as needed by leadership.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Education:Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field required; MBA, CPA, or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
• Experience:Minimum of 5 years of relevant, progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, accounting, or a related finance role.
• Financial Acumen:Strong understanding and practical application of financial principles, concepts, practices, and standards.
• Systems Proficiency:Experience with Oracle, Business Objects, and PowerPoint required; Adaptive Insights experience preferred.
• Excel Skills:Advanced Excel proficiency, including the ability to build dynamic analyses using formulas, lookups, SUMIF statements, nested IF statements, and PivotTables.
• Communication:Professional fluency in written and spoken English, with strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Malaysia-Specific Experience:Experience working in a Malaysia-based finance, shared services, manufacturing, semiconductor, or technology environment preferred.
• Regional Collaboration:Experience partnering with global or regional teams across the world and supporting stakeholders in different time zones preferred.
• Work Ethic:Independent, detail-oriented, and diligent in reviewing work for accuracy and completeness.
• Adaptability:Able to manage competing priorities, multitask effectively, and maintain a positive, solutions-oriented approach.
• Collaboration:Dedicated team player who can build strong relationships across all levels and locations within the organization.
• Drive:Proactive, curious, comfortable asking thoughtful questions, and committed to solving problems independently.

Application Question

• What's your expected monthly basic salary?